Mount Evelyn (Vic.)

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According to assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Mount Evelyn has an estimated population of approximately 10,065 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 266 residents (2.7%) from the 9,799 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated from a resident population of 10,043, which Districts estimated after analyzing the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 36 validated new addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 594 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with capacity for future growth. The 2.7% post-census growth rate for the suburb of Mount Evelyn is within 0.8 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (3.5%), indicating stable growth dynamics. Natural increase was the main contributor to these demographic gains, accounting for approximately 65.0% of the growth during recent timeframes.

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Mount Evelyn features a qualified labor force, with strong representation in the construction sector, an unemployment rate of only 4.0%, and annual employment growth estimated at 0.8% based on aggregated statistical area statistics. In March 2026, working residents numbered 5,598, while the local unemployment rate sat 0.8% percentage points lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the participation rate of 72.7% was close to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a moderate 24.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Mount Evelyn are lower than the national average, with a median of $53,162 and an average of $63,339. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be approximately $58,276 for the median and $69,432 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and individual incomes align with the 61st national percentile. In terms of brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 38.9% of residents (3,915 people), which is similar to the regional trend where of the population falls into this category. Housing costs consume of income, while disposable income levels place residents in the st percentile nationally, and the local SEIFA income metric sits in the th decile.

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The housing profile at the most recent Census consisted of 97.9% standalone houses and 2.1% other housing types, such as townhouses and flats, compared to Melbourne's metropolitan average of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area was higher than the metropolitan average at 32.9%, while the remaining homes were either mortgaged (57.6%) or occupied by renters (9.5%). Median monthly mortgage costs matched the metropolitan average of $2,000, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $365, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,000 and $390. Globally, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents remain below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 80.1% of local households, consisting of couples with children (42.3%), couples without children (26.9%), and single-parent homes (9.9%). The remaining 19.9% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 18.1% and group houses accounting for 2.0%. The median household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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Educational challenges are present in the community, as university graduation rates (20.6%) are below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This indicates both a deficit and a focus area for future education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (29.5%).

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Public transport services in Mount Evelyn include 41 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 10 separate routes that provide a total of 1,865 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 408 meters from their nearest transit stop. Commuting patterns show that most residents travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 95% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 2.0 cars, which is higher than the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 24.2% of residents reported working from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health outcomes for residents are generally favorable, with mortality and chronic illness rates aligning closely with national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses is low among the general community, although it is higher than the national average within older, vulnerable cohorts. Private health insurance coverage lags slightly behind the average SA2 area, representing approximately 52% of the population (~5,223 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne.

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The suburb of Mount Evelyn has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with Australian-born residents accounting for 87.1% of the population, citizens representing 94.3%, and 95.7% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.6% of the population. The most distinct variance is in Judaism, which is followed by no local residents, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age of 38 in Mount Evelyn is comparable to Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the suburb of Mount Evelyn has a larger share of children aged 5 - 14 (14.1%) but fewer young adults aged 25 - 34 (11.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.6% to 6.3%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has expanded from 13.5% to 14.6%, while the 25 to 34 cohort fell from 13.3% to 11.0%. By 2041, demographic shifts will alter the local age profile. The to age bracket is projected to grow by ( people), rising from to . This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged + accounting for of all projected population growth, whereas declines are expected in the to and to age brackets.

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Mount Evelyn currently has an estimated 674 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 398 children aged 0-2 and 265 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 617 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,132. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.